Is it really important to use room temperature urine while testing? used other brands for Lh test strips but,and was never directed to use rm tp pee
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I used bodily-temp urine when testing and worked fine. I stored them at room temp, but not for the urine.
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This product works really well when directions are followed. If you go to the Amazon website, it will tell you step-by-step instructions on how it is used. But for me, when I used it, I urinated in a small cup, just enough to reach the test line on the strip, and wait 10 seconds, remove the strip from the urine sample & place it on an upright surface surface, and it should start registering the readings for THC, Opiates, etc. I hope this helped you!
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Me too! Just been a few days. Researched lots. Bought the True2Go kit at Walgreens for about $15. Comes with just 10 strips <buy these for extra!>, and has a bag of lancets but you'll need more after a few days.Go with 33gauge for comfort.Works on tough skin, too by adjusting the depth setting on the lancer from 1-5. I began with 1 and went up until it pricked my finger with the 3. Highly suggest the True2Go. Takes the littlest dtop of blood, very gentle on the skin once you find the depth dial you need. I use 3, my bf needed a 5 <he tested the unit for me>, holds many readings in memory, too! Me too! Just been a few days. Researched lots. Bought the True2Go kit at Walgreens for about $15. Comes with just 10 strips <buy these for extra!>, and has a bag of lancets but you'll need more after a few days.Go with 33gauge for comfort.Works on tough skin, too by adjusting the depth setting on the lancer from 1-5. I began with 1 and went up until it pricked my finger with the 3. Highly suggest the True2Go. Takes the littlest dtop of blood, very gentle on the skin once you find the depth dial you need. I use 3, my bf needed a 5 <he tested the unit for me>, holds many readings... » Read More Me too! Just been a few days. Researched lots. Bought the True2Go kit at Walgreens for about $15. Comes with just 10 strips <buy these for extra!>, and has a bag of lancets but you'll need more after a few days.Go with 33gauge for comfort.Works on tough skin, too by adjusting the depth setting on the lancer from 1-5. I began with 1 and went up until it pricked my finger with the 3. Highly suggest the True2Go. Takes the littlest dtop of blood, very gentle on the skin once you find the depth dial you need. I use 3, my bf needed a 5 <he tested the unit for me>, holds many readings in memory, too! « Show Less
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I don't. I use the Acccu-check multiclix ( 6 lances per barrel ) set on 4. Don't be afraid to push it firmly against finger tip. and I usually still need to squeeze gently. Lastly the sample wicks into the end of the test strip, so don't put it ON the strip.
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No, you aren't supposed to remove anything. Just make sure you read the directions and follow them exactly. To be honest, morning urine makes no difference. Just test again when you need to go to the bathroom.
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I believe this "theory" is based on the idea that you'll miss your LH surge for that day, by testing urine in the morning (which would have collected overnight). However, an LH surge can happen at any time, so you could miss it for the day no matter what time you're testing (you would, however, detect it in the next test). The only drawback to testing in the morning is that if you test, for example, at 6am on day 10, you're really only testing 6 hours from day 10 and 18 hours from day 9. You may want to keep this in mind when determining your testing window. Also, it should be noted that the directions do NOT state a specific window to test in, merely that you should test at the same time every day. I believe this "theory" is based on the idea that you'll miss your LH surge for that day, by testing urine in the morning (which would have collected overnight). However, an LH surge can happen at any time, so you could miss it for the day no matter what time you're testing (you would, however, detect it in the next test). The only drawback to testing in the morning is that if you test, for example, at 6am on day 10, you're really only testing 6 hours from day 10 and 18 hours from day 9. You may want to keep this in mind when determining your testing window. Also, it should be... » Read More I believe this "theory" is based on the idea that you'll miss your LH surge for that day, by testing urine in the morning (which would have collected overnight). However, an LH surge can happen at any time, so you could miss it for the day no matter what time you're testing (you would, however, detect it in the next test). The only drawback to testing in the morning is that if you test, for example, at 6am on day 10, you're really only testing 6 hours from day 10 and 18 hours from day 9. You may want to keep this in mind when determining your testing window. Also, it should be noted that the directions do NOT state a specific window to test in, merely that you should test at the same time every day. « Show Less
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Hello Dr Reese here. The strips need only be in water 20 seconds to get the correct test. However the temperature of the water can influence the quality of the test. So the water should be at normal room temperature. Not cold or hot. Hope that helps. Dr Reese
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Second morning urine, do it twice a day.I did like 10am and between 3-6pm. You do it twice because sometimes an lh surge is short so to make sure you catch it doing it twice a day is the best way. If you have any questions let me know I am going on TTC 2 years now. Using these the entire time and always confirmed with temping so they do work :-)
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No, but it's better if it is concentrated. If you drink a lot of fluids through the day, the urine is usually not concentrated. That is why they recommend morning urine, which is approximately 8 hours after your last drink. My wife used to test twice a day and once the hcg level was above 50, it used to show up positive all the time with any urine, day or night.
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It comes with this blue chemical (it's a fluid) that you are supposed to put in it. We didn't use it. I didn't want to pee on chemicals. You don't need to use a bag with it, but if it makes you more comfortable, you probably can. (Maybe a small trash bag?) Honestly, we just dumped it...but I mainly used it when we were driving in the middle of nowhere (through parts of Arizona and Texas) so I didn't feel bad about dumping it on the side of the road. I know that's probably illegal...but hey, I was pregnant, and when you gotta go, you gotta go! We washed it out whenever we got to our hotels for the night. ( I should add that I never used it for going #2 and I was the only person using it) It comes with this blue chemical (it's a fluid) that you are supposed to put in it. We didn't use it. I didn't want to pee on chemicals. You don't need to use a bag with it, but if it makes you more comfortable, you probably can. (Maybe a small trash bag?) Honestly, we just dumped it...but I mainly used it when we were driving in the middle of nowhere (through parts of Arizona and Texas) so I didn't feel bad about dumping it on the side of the road. I know that's probably illegal...but hey, I was pregnant, and when you gotta go, you gotta go! We washed it out whenever we got to our hotels... » Read More It comes with this blue chemical (it's a fluid) that you are supposed to put in it. We didn't use it. I didn't want to pee on chemicals. You don't need to use a bag with it, but if it makes you more comfortable, you probably can. (Maybe a small trash bag?) Honestly, we just dumped it...but I mainly used it when we were driving in the middle of nowhere (through parts of Arizona and Texas) so I didn't feel bad about dumping it on the side of the road. I know that's probably illegal...but hey, I was pregnant, and when you gotta go, you gotta go! We washed it out whenever we got to our hotels for the night. ( I should add that I never used it for going #2 and I was the only person using it) « Show Less
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I always dipped the strip right after voiding, never did I let it sit. Never heard of that with an Opk either....hmm...
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When trying to compare a pregnancy test to an ovulation (because lh test will always have a faint line), DO NOT have them touch if still wet. The antibodies in the lh test are different in the hcg tests and so the color can actually jump over and cause a false positive. Tried it myself with the same lot that has been 100% accurate before and I got false positives. It's not the tests.
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I always get a strip out, prick my finger with the lancet, then stick the strip in the meter. Just be sure to wait until the meter asks for a blood sample.
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If you are having regular OV days every month then I would suggest do not rely on this test kit...you should always cross check with another brand test strips...
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As full time RVers, we've used Happy Camper for years now with great satisfaction. The only TP we don't use is Charmin as it was listed by name by our toilet manufacturer as not recommended. Otherwise, many brands have been used with out any problems. Think you'd have great luck with this product!
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We use this, as needed, along w/ chlorine and PH Rise (alkaline), as needed, and that's it. It might depend on where you live. We live in Ohio, as opposed to someone residing in Florida. I'm assuming that you use "test strips" 1x or 2x a week. This will give you the most accurate reading. If you're keeping your chlorine level relatively high along with the alkaline in balance and the PhosFree (as needed), you shouldn't need anything else. We don't. Hope this answers your questions! PS: My brother-in-law is a chemist, and he recommended that we use the PhosFree. It gives the pool a nice, clear, shinny look! It also helps the chlorine last longer! We use this, as needed, along w/ chlorine and PH Rise (alkaline), as needed, and that's it. It might depend on where you live. We live in Ohio, as opposed to someone residing in Florida. I'm assuming that you use "test strips" 1x or 2x a week. This will give you the most accurate reading. If you're keeping your chlorine level relatively high along with the alkaline in balance and the PhosFree (as needed), you shouldn't need anything else. We don't. Hope this answers your questions! PS: My brother-in-law is a chemist, and he recommended that we use the PhosFree. It gives the pool a... » Read More We use this, as needed, along w/ chlorine and PH Rise (alkaline), as needed, and that's it. It might depend on where you live. We live in Ohio, as opposed to someone residing in Florida. I'm assuming that you use "test strips" 1x or 2x a week. This will give you the most accurate reading. If you're keeping your chlorine level relatively high along with the alkaline in balance and the PhosFree (as needed), you shouldn't need anything else. We don't. Hope this answers your questions! PS: My brother-in-law is a chemist, and he recommended that we use the PhosFree. It gives the pool a nice, clear, shinny look! It also helps the chlorine last longer! « Show Less
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Not necessarily. I tested multiple times a day when I came close to ovulation. Sometimes I did fmu but it wasn't consistent. I just restricted fluids for 2 hours before testing. They work well.